Previous Position(s)

Derek Hanekom Deputy Minister of Science and Technology. He began his active political life in 1976 after being arrested while participating in a peaceful candlelight demonstration at John Vorster Square Police Head Quarters in Johannesburg. He was arrested again in 1983 along with his wife. He spent 9 months in prison while awaiting trial for high treason. During his period of office in Land Affairs he piloted various reform bills through parliament which aimed to redress damages caused by apartheid laws and the 1913 Land Act.

Contact Details

Postal Address

Private Bag X889

Pretoria

0001

Email Address

heibre.roos@dsc.gov.za

Fax Number 021 - 317 4472

Telephone number 021 - 317 4383

He began his active political life in 1976 after being arrested while participating in a peaceful candlelight demonstration at John Vorster Square Police Head Quarters in Johannesburg. He was arrested again in 1983 along with his wife. He spent 9 months in prison while awaiting trial for high treason.

During his period of office in Land Affairs he piloted various reform bills through parliament which aimed to redress damages caused by apartheid laws and the 1913 Land Act.